Ryzen Threadripper 2950X vs Xeon Platinum 8168

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon Platinum 8168
2017
24 cores / 48 threads, 205 Watt
20.84
+12.3%
Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
2018
16 cores / 32 threads, 180 Watt
18.55

Xeon Platinum 8168 outperforms Ryzen Threadripper 2950X by a moderate 12% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon Platinum 8168 and Ryzen Threadripper 2950X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking268323
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation3.538.44
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Xeon PlatinumAMD Ryzen Threadripper
Power efficiency9.629.75
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2018)ZEN+ (2018−2019)
Release date25 April 2017 (7 years ago)6 August 2018 (6 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$5,890$899

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen Threadripper 2950X has 139% better value for money than Xeon Platinum 8168.

Detailed specifications

Xeon Platinum 8168 and Ryzen Threadripper 2950X basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores24 (Tetracosa-Core)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads4832
Base clock speed2.7 GHz3.5 GHz
Boost clock speed3.7 GHz4.4 GHz
Bus rateno data4 × 8 GT/s
Multiplier2735
L1 cache1.5 MB1.5 MB
L2 cache24 MB8 MB
L3 cache33 MB32 MB
Chip lithography14 nm12 nm
Die sizeno data213 mm2
Maximum core temperature85 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data9600 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon Platinum 8168 and Ryzen Threadripper 2950X compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration8 (Multiprocessor)1 (Uniprocessor)
SocketFCLGA3647Socket TR4
Power consumption (TDP)205 Watt180 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon Platinum 8168 and Ryzen Threadripper 2950X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Speed Shift+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0-no data
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Xeon Platinum 8168 and Ryzen Threadripper 2950X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon Platinum 8168 and Ryzen Threadripper 2950X are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon Platinum 8168 and Ryzen Threadripper 2950X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR4 Quad-channel
Maximum memory size768 GB2 TiB
Max memory channels64
Maximum memory bandwidth128.001 GB/s93.867 GB/s
ECC memory support++

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon Platinum 8168 and Ryzen Threadripper 2950X.

PCIe version3.0no data
PCI Express lanes48no data

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Xeon Platinum 8168 20.84
+12.3%
Ryzen Threadripper 2950X 18.55

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Xeon Platinum 8168 33099
+12.4%
Ryzen Threadripper 2950X 29459

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

Xeon Platinum 8168 1197
Ryzen Threadripper 2950X 1263
+5.5%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

Xeon Platinum 8168 10829
+27.3%
Ryzen Threadripper 2950X 8504

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 20.84 18.55
Recency 25 April 2017 6 August 2018
Physical cores 24 16
Threads 48 32
Chip lithography 14 nm 12 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 205 Watt 180 Watt

Xeon Platinum 8168 has a 12.3% higher aggregate performance score, and 50% more physical cores and 50% more threads.

Ryzen Threadripper 2950X, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 year, a 16.7% more advanced lithography process, and 13.9% lower power consumption.

The Xeon Platinum 8168 is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen Threadripper 2950X in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon Platinum 8168 is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen Threadripper 2950X is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon Platinum 8168 and Ryzen Threadripper 2950X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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